Breech thread protector

Abstract

The present invention is related to a breech thread protector for cleaning bore of a firearm from breech area of the barrel to the muzzle of the barrel. The breech thread protector includes an elongated tubular member having a proximal open end and a distal open end. The invention is also related to an assembly including the breech thread protector, a kit for cleaning the bore of the barrel, and a method for cleaning bore of the barrel.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention is related to a breech thread protector, an assembly including the protector, a kit including the protector, and methods for cleaning the bore of a firearm.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]When discharged, various substances produced during combustion of gun powder and ammunition adhere to inner surface of the gun barrel. Deposits inside the gun barrel can lower the accuracy of the gun and lead to corrosion inside the barrel. Accordingly, after the gun barrel is used, the substances stuck on the inside of the gun barrel need to be removed.[0003]Typically, disassembly, cleaning, and lubrication of the gun is time consuming. The gun barrel is often cleaned using a brush fixed to an end part of a rod, and by repetitive pushing / pulling of the rod into / from the gun barrel. This action removes substances remaining in the gun barrel after firing. However, the dislodged material can deposit in certain areas of the gun barrel such as the thre...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention is related to a device and method for cleaning the gun barrel from the breech area to the muzzle. The device is a breech thread protector, which includes an elongated tubular member that aligns with the barrel to form an open communicating passage. The tubular member can be coupled to the breech area of the barrel to cover the threads. The method involves cleaning the firearm to remove debris from the barrel and prevent it from getting inside the threads. The invention also includes a kit for easy cleaning of firearms.

Problems solved by technology

Deposits inside the gun barrel can lower the accuracy of the gun and lead to corrosion inside the barrel.

Typically, disassembly, cleaning, and lubrication of the gun is time consuming.

However, the dislodged material can deposit in certain areas of the gun barrel such as the threads present in the breech area of a firearm.

As cleaning devices, brushes, patches, solvents, lubricants, and preservatives are pushed through the barrel during cleaning, they tend to deposit debris such as products of combustion, remnants of the cleaning solvent, and lubricating agents in the threads which secure the breech plug to the breech area of the firearm.

Such contaminants are often difficult to remove from the threads of the breech area and require additional care and time.

If not removed carefully, the debris can cause the breech plug to not seat properly.

The debris can also cause corrosion of the barrel.

If this occurs, the breech plug may either not install properly, or if installed, may become lodged and difficult to remove without damage to the plug or the barrel.

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